A global automotive parts supplier near Knoxville, Tennessee is currently seeking a Korean-English
Bilingual Manufacturing Cost Analyst - 5+ years exp. MUST to join their team.
Responsibilities of Korean-English Bilingual Manufacturing Cost Analyst - 5+ years exp. MUST:
- Assist in developing and implementing annual-, mid- and long-term strategic business plan.
- Support business planning process for the development of annual company goals and objectives.
- Conduct variance analysis against forecasted plan and implement countermeasures.
- Assist in developing and implementing department budget policies/procedures.
- Assist in developing and implementing continuous improvement activities to reduce cost and improve company efficiencies.
- Lead Kaizen rewards activities.
- Assist and calculate standard cost and maintenance.
- Generate cost analysis and other business management planning reports.
- Assist in developing corporate Cost Accounting methodology and policies/procedures.
- Support all duties, procedures, reports associated with physical inventory counts, final variance analysis, implementing countermeasures, maintenance and controls.
- Assist, prepare and input monthly closing reports and annual business planning forecast.
- Assist and perform cash management to avoid cash shortages and minimize financing costs.
- Assist in developing, implementing safeguard company assets by providing a full detailed accounting of all fixed assets that tract to physical property.
- Collaborate with the Production related departments to understand the full production process.
- Collaborate with Production Control department to understand the accurate bill of materials.
- Collaborate with HQ Accounting and Administration department to perform timely and accurate AR/AP duties.
- Analyze cost absorption and perform variance analysis monthly.
- Interest in numbers, inventory control, transaction analysis, and journal entry.
- Assist in developing and implementing purchasing systems and various instructions, policies/procedures.
- Establish relationships with suppliers/vendors to monitor and negotiate pricing for competitive goods and services, communicate product quality expectations and on-time delivery goals.
- Review, approve, and generate purchase orders for materials, services and supplies.
- Collaborate with Legal Department to review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
- Confirm delivery and acceptance of materials, services from domestic and international suppliers/vendors.
- Assist in developing mid and long-term purchasing strategies for supplies and materials based on forecasted production requirements.
- Assist in developing and generating reports requested for business planning analysis, cost analysis, and other monitoring analysis reports for management review.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements of Korean-English Bilingual Manufacturing Cost Analyst - 5+ years exp. MUST:
- 5 years’ experience in business planning, accounting or cost accounting in manufacturing business. Additional experience in purchasing is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or any related field.
- Must have the ability to analyze large data sets.
- Must have the ability to be multi-tasking.
- Business-level proficiency in Korean and English language (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing) MUST
- Must have a strong understanding of cost methods.
- Proficiency in MS Suites (Excel, Outlook, etc.) Especially, advanced proficiency in Excel to include formulas, formatting, cell linking, charts and graphs, and the ability to construct interactive financial models.
- Experience with an integrated ERP system (INFOR, Microsoft Dynamic, SAP).
- Experience in communication, reporting, financial transactions, approval procedure in a global enterprise strongly preferred.
- Experience with and ability to work with physical inventory in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to assimilate and analyze data to present to management in a complete framework for decision-making (Problem Solving Framework).
- Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-cultural, team-oriented environment.
Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.
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